🗞️SKINCARE NEWS

Tatcha Expands to Ulta Beauty

Japanese skincare brand Tatcha’s forms strategic partnership with Ulta Beauty. Here’s a quick summary:

• Tatcha has partnered with Ulta Beauty, with products launching online on January 1, 2025, and in-store in February 2025✨

• Tatcha already has distribution in Sephora and Violet Grey.  This Ulta partnership aligns with Tatcha’s goals of bolstering market presence and global expansion📈

• Core products in the Ulta lineup include The Silk Serum, The Essence, The Dewy Skin Cream, and The Rice Wash💧

• Tatcha was founded in 2009 by Vicky Tsai and acquired by Unilever Prestige in 2019🔥

• The brand is available in over 19 countries, emphasizing its growing international footprint🌍

• The brand focuses on high-end, science-backed formulations rooted in traditional Japanese beauty practices and caters to luxury skincare enthusiasts💎

Malassezin in the News: The Science Behind a Novel Skin Brightener

• Malassezin is a new skincare ingredient that is derived from yeast that has been shown to influence pigmentation in the skin🆕

• Ann Marie Simpson-Einziger and Mike Einziger recognized the potential of Malassezin to regulate skin pigmentation while researching tinea versicolor, a skin condition caused by yeast that can lighten the skin🍄

• The couple collaborated with scientists to develop Malassezin into a skincare ingredient and founded MOTHER SCIENCE, a skincare line featuring Malassezin✨

• In addition to regulating skin pigmentation, Malassezin has antioxidant properties and may influence the skin microbiome✅

• Clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy of Malassezin in reducing hyperpigmentation and improving skin texture🔍

• Looking to the future, MOTHER SCIENCE aims to establish Malassezin as a widely recognized ingredient in skincare by offering a natural and effective solution for common skin concerns🚀

📲SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS

Australia’s Social Media Age Ban:  New Law Requires Social Media Platforms to Restrict Access to Users Under 16

The article explores the Australian government’s recent decision to amend the Online Safety Act, enforcing a social media ban for users under 16. Here’s a quick summary:

• The law will require social media platforms to restrict access to users under the age of 16, with a 12-month implementation period❌

• Messaging apps, online games, YouTube, and platforms focused on education and health are exempt from the restrictions📲

• Platforms are prohibited from mandating government-issued identification for age verification❌

• Major social media platforms could face fines of up to AUD 49.5 million (USD 32.2 million) for non-compliance🌐

• Teens and pre-teens are likely to find ways to bypass restrictions, as existing age-verification systems are ineffective🔍

• With vague wording on enforcement and varying detection capabilities across platforms, the effectiveness of this legislation remains unclear📉

🔥TRENDING TIKTOK & INSTAGRAM SOUNDS

Here are some trending sounds on Instagram and TikTok that can be used with “text on screen” videos or as background music for educational content🔥

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